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United Way of Chennai
United Way of Chennai is a non-profit organization committed to improving lives and strengthening communities across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala. We work by bringing together corporates, NGOs, volunteers, and community leaders to address critical social challenges in education, health, livelihood, environment, and disaster response.
We focuses on key impact areas including education, health, livelihood, environmental sustainability, and disaster response. From enabling access to quality education and healthcare to supporting livelihood opportunities and strengthening community resilience during crises, our interventions are designed to drive long-term change rather than short-term relief.
OUR VISION
United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability, and healthy lives
OUR MISSION
To mobilize communities and partnerships to deliver sustainable, inclusive solutions in education, health, livelihood, and the environment.
Our Journey
The beginning
The Beginning of the journey 2010
Establishing our CSR & Volunteering verticals
- Provided assistive devices & employment opportunities to the differently-abled
- Organized the first CEO Run in Chennai
Striking collaborative partnerships
- First Budget Meet organized
- 10,000 runners participated in The Wipro Chennai Marathon
- Organized our First Dream Madras Exhibition
Pitching in to turn it around
- Piloted the first WaSH program in Sholinganallur Govt. Higher Sec School
- UWC’s First Day of Action held
- Championed Flood Relief Efforts during the 2015 Chennai Rains
Creating a Culture of Giving
- Kickstarted the Anganwadi Programme with ICDS & UNICEF
- Happy Hands initiative was born
- Set up the first Child-Friendly Court Room in Madras HC with UNICEF
Growing in leaps & bounds across verticals
- Expanded our scope of work
- Reversing & rehabilitating flood-affected Kerala
Decade of change
- Gaja Cyclone – Relief & Response
- Child Friendly Police Stations
- Battle of the Buffet
A year of resilient change
- Miyawaki program to create a small forest on unproductive land of 395.43 square meters
- Restored 2 lakes of 7.5 acres and 10.5 acres in Tamil Nadu
Standing with the community
- Erected a 2.5-kilometer steel rope fence that is friendly to elephants in the villages surrounding elephant habitats along the Jawalagiri Forest Range.
- Renovation of the Pediatric ward and ICU at Lawley Hospital in Coonoor.
- Extended essential one-time financial assistance to street vendors, domestic laborers, and daily wage laborers who had been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Year of empowerment
- Established banana fibre product manufacturing centres
- Empowered 50 girls between the age group of 15 to 21
New beginnings
- Our initiatives reached an impressive total of 597,936 individuals.
- Our commitment to education was highlighted by the provision of 374 scholarships.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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You can make an anonymous donation by selecting the “Donate” option on our website and choosing to withhold your name during the donation process. All anonymous contributions are handled with complete confidentiality and are directed toward impactful community programs.
To become a volunteer, visit the Volunteer section on our website and register your interest by filling out the form. Our team will connect with you regarding upcoming volunteering opportunities based on your availability, interests, and skills.
United Way of Chennai offers both one-time and recurring donation options. You can choose to donate monthly, annually, or make a single contribution based on your preference during the donation process.